Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

As I write this, we are looking forward to a weekend of lovely fall weather in the 70s, followed by rain on the valley floor and snow in the mountains. Last week I said it wasn't time to stop watering ...

With just about two months left until the official start of winter, it’s time to start preparing your garden for the cooler temperatures and winter elements like rain, sleet and snow, depending on ...

It’s almost winter and homeowners should remember to turn off their irrigation systems before then. Otherwise damage may occur. We asked local irrigation expert Duggan Kelly, from Kelly Green ...

Sprinklers, which spray water into the air where it is easily evaporated or lost to the wind, are inherently inefficient. They spread water over large areas, regardless of whether there are roots ...